Politics of Resistance in the Context of Polish Democracy
Politics of Resistance in the Context of Polish Democracy

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to discuss the issue of the politics of resistance based on the example of current social, political, and cultural changes after the conservative party took over power in Poland. The example of Poland reflects the situation in many other countries where parties holding traditional, conservative, and nationalistic views are gaining more and more public support. In the context of these changes, the significance of political resistance emerges; on the one hand, it is within the limits set by the dominant power structures but, on the other hand, it extends beyond them, revealing the existence of other possible realities. In this case, opposition acts lead to the formation and strengthening of social antagonisms, which shows their political character. On this basis, we can distinguish resistance of the ruling party, resistance of the opposition parties, and resistance resulting from social opposition which can take two forms: resistance towards government activities and resistance towards anti-government activities.

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